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Alvin Jackson Holds Waterloo's Longest Continuous Business Record
Alvin Jackson aged 109 Lélanid avenue is noted for the longest continuous business record in Waterloo, having started in the lumber trade in June 1868. He operates with his sons Neil and Frank at 70 Black Hawk bank building as Jackson Lumber & Supply Co. The article highlights decades of work, friendships, and the thriving early lumber industry alongside other long-tenured local businessmen and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Jackson
Lélanid Avenue
Waterloo
William Bates
Warren Brown
Als
Waterloo Lumber Company
Mr. Brown
Edge & Cornfield
Jackson
Neil
Frank
Black Hawk Bank
Jackson Lumber & Supply Co
Brown
Hey
Jack-son
Waterloo & Cedar Halls Union Mile Company
Edmund Miller
GW. Dawson
J. T. Sullivan
Charles E. Pickett
Tohngon
Einmets John Sou
Waverly
Waterloo Sayings Bank
Neor Andrew Striegel
Waterloo Courier
William Ey
John C. Hartman
Courier
Willaty H Hartman
Tabu C. Hartman